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Seated Leg Curl

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IsolationTargets: Hamstring

About

1. Sit at the machine to strengthen your hamstrings.

2. This helps improve leg power and stability for daily activities and other exercises.

How to Seated Leg Curl

Starting Position

1. Position your body in the center of the machine and sit so that the back of your knees touches the edge of the pad.

2. Adjust the ankle pad to rest above the Achilles tendon.

3. Pull your feet towards your body so that your ankles are at a 90-degree angle.

4. Hold the handles and press your hips and back against the machine.

Proper Form

1. Sit on the machine and place your legs under the pad.

2. Bend your legs while pulling your heels towards your hips.

3. Slowly return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when pulling your leg back, and inhale when extending your leg.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.

2. Please be careful not to lift your hips and back.

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